CACHE LEVEL 2 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY YEARS EDUCATION AND CARE Unit 1.3 Support physical care routines for children

LO6 Understand childhood immunisation. AC 6.1 Outline the reasons for immunisation. AC 6.2 Identify the immunisation schedule. AC 6.3 Explain the reasons why some children are not immunised.

Starter activity * Time: 10 mins * Have you ever had a serious illness? Can you remember how you felt when you were ill? * Consider whether you or anyone you know has had: Measles Mumps Whooping cough Chicken pox.

Immunisations protect babies and young children form serious diseases. They help babies’ and young children’s bodies fight against serious diseases. Diseases like whooping cough and measles had been known to be a cause of death in children before vaccines were offered. If enough people have the immunisations, then the diseases are less likely to spread and cause serious illness. * Reasons for immunisations

Pairs activity * Time: 15 mins * Create a spider diagram showing why babies and young children should be immunised. * Consider: Benefits to babies Benefits to young children Benefits to the wider community.

Immunisations are offered free of charge to all babies and young children in the UK. Immunisations are given to babies and young children at specific times during their life. This routine ensures the vaccines work well and fully protect the baby or young child. * Immunisation schedule

Independent research activity * Time: 15 mins * Using one of the links below, research the suggested ages babies and young children should be immunised. You will use this information for a Group activity. * Include: Age for immunisation Disease it protects the baby or young child from. * Remember – some vaccines protect against more than one disease. * Links: * *

Group activity * Time: 15 mins * Using the information from the Independent research activity, create a chart showing the immunisation schedule for babies and young children. * Include: Age for immunisation Disease it protects the baby or young child from. * Remember – some vaccines protect against more than one disease.

It is a parent/carer’s choice as to whether or not their children are immunised. It is not law to get children vaccinated, but it is strongly recommended for all. Some parents/carers feel that their child should not be given doses of medication at such an early age. * Why some children are not immunised

Some parents/carers may feel that the vaccinations carry risks that they are not happy with. On rare occasions, children may react to certain vaccines, and some parents/carers are unwilling to put their baby or young child through that risk. * Why some children are not immunised

Classroom discussion activity * Time: 15 mins * Review all the information from this PowerPoint and your further research and discuss whether or not you agree with immunisations for babies and young children. * Consider: The benefits The worry of possible side effects Parental or carer choice The facts from health organisations.

Reflection activity * Time: 10 mins * What do you personally think about immunising babies and young children? Do you feel your views would affect you giving advice to parents/carers? * Consider: How would you deal with a parent/carer who was nervous about the side effects? How would you deal with a parent/carer who chose not to immunise their baby or young child? How might this impact on your practice?

Extension activity * Time: 20 mins * Children are offered a 4-in-1 pre-school booster vaccination when they are approximately 3 ½ years old. Create a poster that could be displayed in a setting to remind parents/carers of the importance of this vaccination. * Consider: What the vaccine covers When children should have it The benefits of the vaccine Where to go to get advice.

Immunisations have been proven to save lives and reduce the risk of serious diseases spreading. There is a detailed immunisation schedule which shows the best age for babies and young children to receive their vaccinations. Parents/carers have the choice not to immunise their baby or young child.

1. Give two reasons for immunising babies and young children. 2. At what age do babies get their first vaccination? 3. Give one reason why a parent/carer may choose not to immunise their baby or young child.